Property Marking
Marking your property is one of the most simple and effective ways of protecting your valuable possessions.
SURE have developed a variety of markers and kits for the individual home owner right up to the corporate user. Permanent UV pens for marking most non porous surfaces, specialist china/glass pens for ceramic surfaces, permanent & document markers and heavy duty engravers are among the tools available. They can be purchased as individual pens or in kit form.
Labels that advertise that you have marked property are also a good deterrent, SURE have a selection of standard labels or perhaps you would like your own design. SURE are able to assist with a design service for the corporate user or Police/Crime Prevention Agency.
Products to suit your needs
SURE have worked with Police and Crime Prevention Agencies to develop specific labels and kits from mobile phone marking kits to full Crime Reduction Officer Kits. Ask for details for your specific needs.
Why code property
By simply placing your PostCode on all your valuable property it deters burglars as it makes your items harder to sell on as they can be identified as stolen. It also assists the police in tracing the rightful owner, if recovered, therefore enabling the safe return of stolen property to the rightful owner.
Most people are not aware that stolen property is often returned to the thief as no proof of ownership exists. Marked property not only assists the Police in identifying the rightful owner, and therefore returning the goods, but also enables possible conviction of those in possession for burglary, fencing or possession of stolen goods.
Second had shops and pawn shops are encouraged to check property with UV lamps for marks to verify ownership. Police periodically tour car boot sales on the lookout for stolen property. If your valuable items are marked it greatly assists the Police and law enforcement agencies to make arrests and convictions.
Police Forces and Neighbourhood Watch Coordinators across the country recommend that all property is marked to ensure, upon recovery, stolen goods are returned to their rightful owner. Insurance companies also recommend property is marked, they have been known to offer discounts on policies for marked and recorded equipment.
More information
Metropolitan Police's Guide to Property Marking